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Biggar Group

We are the Biggar Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This is an excellent circular walk from Wellgatehead Car Park in Lanark and following road and woodland path to New Lanark. We then join the Clyde Walkway past Dunstaff Linn, Cora Linn and Bonninngton Linn, before crossing the Clyde and walking past Corehouse Estate to Kirkfieldbank, and recrossing the river at historic Clydeholm Bridge. We complete walk by following Clyde walkway path to Castlebank Park and a short walk back to car park.

Thursday, 16 January 2025
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
213.4m / 700ft
Type:
circular

This is a beautiful walk with great views of historic New Lanark and the spectacular Falls of Clyde. The walk is on easy woodland and riverside paths, with some steep ascents, pavement and minor roads.   

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 04262 37808
Nearest postcode:
ML12 6AE
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Meeting time:
9:15 am

Car Parking outside Corn Exchange

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 88402 43418
Nearest postcode:
ML11 9AB
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Start time:
9:45 am

Public Car Park. No Charges

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking